lith

Middle English

noun
Definitions
  • (alt form) light

Etymology

Inherited from Old English lēoht (light, daylight, world, luminary, power of vision, luminous, beautiful, resplendent, renowned, bright, clear) inherited from Proto-Germanic *leuhtą (light) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *lewktom.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*lewktom

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